Strawberry Fields

such a lovely little shop tucked in the west end of glasgow. they have a great range of childrens couture clothes, so you would expect snobbery in a place like this, but it is quite the opposite here, with very helpful and pleasant staff to assist with even the most mundane enquiries.

Ok folks i just don’t get it. I cant actually bring myself to understand why in the name of jebus we are obsessed with clothing our kids in ridiculously overpriced clothing. As i may have mentioned in my review for another kids store in the city (see love it again) i’m pretty sure that kids are those small things that play with mud, roll down hills and generally do messy, dirty things on a daily basis. So, answer me this why are we dressing them in designer gear when a hessian sack would be more appropriate… hmmm and a possible business idea!
That said however, if your of the opinion that your child should match you in your designer gear then this place will provably suit you and judging by the amount of time this store has been in business, it looks like there are a few of you out there.
With cool signage, funky window displays and a name that will always appeal (any Beatles related place will always have a look in) Strawberry Fields is the benchmark and elder statesman of the designer gear for kids emporiums.
You say Dolce and Gabbana. i say hessian sack.

Okay, I do agree with Adam on principal; kids are kids; they generally don’t care what they wear and if they do they opt for the Buzz Lightyear costume over the Diesel jeans any day, and will then proceed to get whatever they wear covered in mud, paint, pasta sauce and porridge. So, when all is said and done, expensive clothes for kids are a big no-​no in my book.
However… my sometimes overwhelmingly ridiculous side cannot help but be bowled over by the sight of a three year old in a military style woolen coat. Something along the lines of how I react to Pets At Home. OHOSOCUTE! And you know, sometimes I think it strengthens the bond between mother and child by having the child dressed so smartly, so… sometimes — SOMETIMES it’s worth getting the high quality stuff and keeping your child away from all puddles and ice-​cream on days they’re wearing it.
The rest of the time, I do think wasting money in such a fashion is insane. But for those special times — head along here and ease your fashion minded desires by taking them out on your kids. It’ll be worth it someday… ok, maybe not.

Do Glasweigiens pride themselves on having the best dressed toddlers? Never have I seen before so many shops that sell designer clothes for children! I think it is uttrly bonkers, I really can’t get my head around it but this shop seems to be doing well so if little Timmy is looking a bit scruffy and you want him decked out in Dolce and Gabbana or Burberry you are insane! Only joking I meant head along here.